The Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons in the deal that sent Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, but Simons is widely viewed as a potential trade candidate. He is entering the final year of his contract and is slated to earn $27.7 million this coming season. Evidently, Boston would prefer to cut bait with him.

Fans of the Boston Celtics have heard very little from star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum since he went down with a torn Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series vs.